The Nugget Climbing Podcast Follow-Up: Dave MacLeod — Mindset Shifts, Choosing Finger Training Protocols, & How to Be a Pro-environmental Carnivore
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Feb 5, 2025 Dave MacLeod, an experienced climber known for his diverse expertise, shares insights on pivotal mindset shifts that transformed his climbing journey. He delves into the debate around finger training protocols and the balance between pushing limits and ensuring longevity in the sport. MacLeod explores the connection between environmentalism and meat consumption, advocating for a pro-environmental carnivore lifestyle. He also discusses the importance of reconciling conflicting scientific advice in nutrition and training, emphasizing personal growth through diverse perspectives.
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Mindset Shifts through Climbing
- Mindset shifts from soloing and climbing lifestyle enhanced Dave MacLeod's confidence.
- These experiences showed him he wasn't the person he thought he was and could change.
Science Fosters Independent Thinking
- Scientific education taught Dave MacLeod to differentiate between raw data and scientists' opinions.
- This fostered independent thinking in his climbing and training approaches.
Discrepancies in Nutrition Science
- Dave MacLeod pursued a master's in nutrition due to discrepancies between research and professional consensus.
- He observed significant inertia in scientific institutions regarding paradigm shifts.